Applied Psychologistband 8A

Job overview Surrey Downs Health & CareThis is an exciting new post that offers an integrated role within our Surrey Downs Health and Care Diabetes Specialist Service as the Diabetes Specialist Dietician.
The Diabetes Specialist Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of all adult diabetes patients' under the care of the specialist diabetes team.
The post holder will assume the role of nutrition educator to student dietitians, medics, nursing staff, dietetic assistant and other AHP's as required.
The post holder would be responsible for the development and provision of specialist, evidence based dietetic diabetes nutrition services to patients with diabetes.The service provides dietetic support to the Insulin Pump's, Diabetes technologies i.e.
FSL, CGM, App's; Type 1 structured education including Carbohydrate counting principles, Multi-disciplinary clinics including renal patients.
Main duties of the job Communicate effectively with medical, nursing and other professional staff in both acute and community services.Provide expert dietetic advice to the multidisciplinary team through attendance and participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, educational meetings and clinical governance meetings.Be responsible for ensuring that patients and carers have consented prior to dietetic intervention in line with professional guidelines.Ability to utilise developed communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural diabetes population with barriers to understanding the essential, highly complex carbohydrate counting principles both on a one to one basis and in groups.Provide highly complex nutrition counselling using complex strategies (such as cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational skills) to engage, educate and reassure patients, helping to overcome barriers to change.Advise the medical/obstetric team regarding adaptation of medications for the management of diabetes based on interpretation of biochemical parameters and current dietary intake, social situation and preference of the patient.Give specialised advice on physical activity in line with current Diabetes UK and British Dietetic Association.
Working for our organisation Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual.
This partnership includes: The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area CSH Surrey Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust Surrey Council County Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment.
By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Support the Diabetes team to meet the competencies of the job role by undergoing training in house or if required externally.Participate in the recruitment and selection of junior members of staff.Responsible for the clinical supervision of junior dietetic staff.Responsible for the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock levels of patient related resources within the clinic.Information and reportingEnsure safe practice through development of a caseload management plan.Undertake risk assessment and reporting of critical incidents as outlined in the Trust policy.Contribute to and participate fully in team, interdisciplinary work practice and service delivery, and communicate and work in co-operation with other team members to provide integrated quality care for the service user.Be an active member of the BDA specialist interest group (where appropriate).Be an active team member of the Dietetic Department in the TrustTechnology or system supportProvide expert training in the use of monitoring equipment and training in review of results in various evolving applicationsContinuous Subcutaneous Insulin infusion educationFlash monitoring and CGM trainingService improvement & Policy DevelopmentParticipate in mandatory training and recommended training programmes in accordance with departmental/hospital guidelinesOrganise, coordinate and plan diabetes courses.Training of staff to be competent in this areaResearch, develop, produce and publish evidence-based departmental literature in the area of specialisation, including use of patient forums and questionnaires.Trained to trainer level in the use of blood glucose monitoring meters and technologies.Develop specific diabetes related nutritional teaching programmes for groups of medical staff, multi-professionals, Midwives and medical students within the trustDevelop and lead the teaching of the nutritional management of the specialist area as opportunities arise.Actively participate in the departmental working groups to improve dietetic services as required.Responsible for the development and undertaking of the specialist diabetes training programme of the department's junior staff.Contribute to operational and strategic planning for the diabetes dietetic serviceInitiate and participate in regular research and audit within the area of diabetes medicine in line with departmental research and audit proceduresMaintain standards of practice and levels of clinical knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at relevant courses as appropriate Communications and Engagement To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtainedduring the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendmentsParticipate fully in the appraisal process and develop a strategy for continuingprofessional development encompassing a portfolio-based assessment in line with national legislation.Carry out good office practice in accordance with the department's policies and procedures.Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.Undertake any other duties that may be considered necessary.
Must be able to alter working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend workingWork in other areas of the Trust as required.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria •BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent ·•State Registration (hcpc•Type 1 structured education trainer Experience Essential criteria •Evidence of relevant Post Graduate experience/Relevant Recent Experience•Audit/research experience •Multidisciplinary team working•Experience of working autonomously•Experience of CSII, Flash monitoring and CGM Desirable criteria •Diabetes Technologies experience•Quality Improvement Knowledge Essential criteria •In depth knowledge of current practice•Holistic patient assessment•Clinical governance•Research / clinical audit Desirable criteria •EMIS IT systems Knowledge Skills Essential criteria •Ability to manage own workload•Able to recognise own boundaries of practice•Able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other departments and healthcare professionals•Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust•Teaching staff and patients Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download Further details / informal visits contact NameManjumol AbrahamJob titleCommunity Diabetes Specialist LeadEmail addressTelephone number07795915454